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Having struggled back to their feet, Ministry ambitiously attempts to broaden their signature sound with Dark Side of the Spoon. While it is a better record than Filth Pig, that's largely because of a few strong moments propping up a number of surprisingly bland attempts at aggression. Tunefulness was never Ministry's strong point, and several songs are built on extremely rudimentary vocal melodies. While it's admirable that the group is trying new things this far into its career, it never quite settles on a definite approach. Besides, not everything they're trying is new; a few parts are reminiscent of their earliest, synth-oriented days, while some of the dark humor that used to fill Revolting Cocks albums pops up here and there. The problem with the latter is that instead of being performed as though the band might snap at any second (as in the past), it sounds a little dopey and ineffectual. It would be a mistake to say that the album is a complete failure; "Supermanic Soul" and "Bad Blood" integrate some of the noisiness of Filth Pig with sound effects and classic Ministry riffs, while the otherwise dull "Eureka Pile" successfully works in some Eastern-tinged female vocals. But it does become apparent -- especially over the second half -- that the band simply doesn't sound as fearsome; so, Dark Side of the Spoon can't be considered the successful expansion of their sound that would bode well for the future.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
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Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Guitar, Organ, Writer - Brian Kenny, Engineer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - Jason Bacher, Engineer - Jeff Dehaven, Engineer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Programmer, Writer, Bass - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer - Rey Washam, Drums - ZALATKO HUKIC, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - R. Washam, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Composer, Guitar, Organ, Programmer - Brian Kenny, Engineer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - Jason Bacher, Engineer - Jeff Dehaven, Engineer - LOUIS SVITEK, Composer - PAUL BARKER, Composer, Programmer, Bass - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Composer - Rey Washam, Drums - DEBORAH COON, Composer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2005 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer - ZALATKO HUKIC, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Ministry, MainArtist - Al Jourgensen, Writer - HERMES PAN, Producer - HYPO LUXA, Producer - LOUIS SVITEK, Writer - PAUL BARKER, Writer - REYNOLDS WASHAM, Writer
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
Album review
Having struggled back to their feet, Ministry ambitiously attempts to broaden their signature sound with Dark Side of the Spoon. While it is a better record than Filth Pig, that's largely because of a few strong moments propping up a number of surprisingly bland attempts at aggression. Tunefulness was never Ministry's strong point, and several songs are built on extremely rudimentary vocal melodies. While it's admirable that the group is trying new things this far into its career, it never quite settles on a definite approach. Besides, not everything they're trying is new; a few parts are reminiscent of their earliest, synth-oriented days, while some of the dark humor that used to fill Revolting Cocks albums pops up here and there. The problem with the latter is that instead of being performed as though the band might snap at any second (as in the past), it sounds a little dopey and ineffectual. It would be a mistake to say that the album is a complete failure; "Supermanic Soul" and "Bad Blood" integrate some of the noisiness of Filth Pig with sound effects and classic Ministry riffs, while the otherwise dull "Eureka Pile" successfully works in some Eastern-tinged female vocals. But it does become apparent -- especially over the second half -- that the band simply doesn't sound as fearsome; so, Dark Side of the Spoon can't be considered the successful expansion of their sound that would bode well for the future.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:11
- Main artists: Ministry
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Warner Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 1999 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1999 Warner Records Inc.
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